While resting peacefully at home, Lan In joined her beloved husband, Liang Swie, in Heaven on May 29, 2025 at the age of 97. She will always be remembered by her loving family: the late Stephen (Ira) and their son, Jonathan; Samuel (Lisna) and their children, Anita (Ernest) and their children, Adeline and Declan, Abraham (Fransiska) and their daughter, Katelyn, and Ruth (Ryan) and their daughter, Raelynn; Lydia (the late Soetikno) and their daughter, Caroline (Jason); and Benjamin.
Born in Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Lan In was the first daughter of the family and the third eldest of 8 children. Growing up, Lan In believed in hard work and greatly contributed to her father's family business. Following her marriage in 1945, she worked tirelessly with her husband provide and raise their 4 children in Jakarta, Indonesia. Together, Lan In and Liang Swie immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1982, where she promptly found a position as a seamstress and remained with the company until she retired.
Known for her passion to create beautiful things with embroidery, knitting/crochet, sewing, baking treats, and her gardens of flowers, Lan In was happiest when sharing her knowledge and crafts with everyone around her and making them feel loved.
Above all else, Lan In's heart belonged to God, and she remained devoted to Him until her final breath. She was steadfast in her prayers for the health and safety of those around her and for anyone in need. Passionate in her service to God, her church, and its members, she was known as a social butterfly who loved engaging in conversation with friends after services and beyond. She will be remembered as a gentle and loving mother, a devoted wife, and a cherished member of her family, church community, and neighborhood.
Visitation and Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at York Funeral Cemetery at 160 Beecroft Road, North York, ON, M2N 5Z5.
For those able to attend in-person, please see below for the Funeral Details.
The Funeral Service will be in both English and Mandarin, as well as, live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.
NOTE: The live stream link will be available starting at 1:30 PM EST on Saturday, June 14th 2025. If you are unable to watch it during that time, then please click on the Media tab at the top right of the page and you can access the video stream from there too.
Funeral Details
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Visitation
York Cemetery & Funeral Centre
160 Beecroft, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M2N 5Z5
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Saturday, 14 Jun 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Funeral
York Cemetery & Funeral Centre
160 Beecroft, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M2N 5Z5
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Saturday, 14 Jun 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Interment
York Cemetery & Funeral Centre
160 Beecroft, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M2N 5Z5
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